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Brewers Designate Lance McCullers for Assignment Less than Two Weeks After Acquiring Him
The former All-Star allowed two earned runs in 4.2 innings and five walks before Milwaukee moved on after two relief outings.
- On Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers designated veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment and recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville.
- McCullers' tenure with Milwaukee proved brief; he was acquired from the Houston Astros on July 15 but allowed two earned runs and five walks across 4.2 innings in two relief appearances.
- The two-time World Series Champion had started 148 of 154 career outings before this bullpen shift, while Houston agreed to cover $4,227,273 of his salary, leaving Milwaukee's cost at $2.5 million.
- Reaction to the move was mixed; Hunter Baumgardt said, "After just 4.2 innings over 2 outings, Lance McCullers Jr. has been DFAd by the Brewers," while Michael Schwab criticized the lack of opportunity.
- Teams in need of pitching help, including the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Houston, may pursue McCullers now that he is on the open market.
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Brewers DFA recently acquired Lance McCullers Jr.
The Milwaukee Brewers designated Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment on Sunday morning, less than two weeks after they acquired the right-hander from the Houston Astros. The move comes one day after McCullers allowed three runs on one hit and four wa...
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Brewers designate Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers less than two weeks after acquiring the veteran right-hander from the Houston Astros.
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Brewers designate McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers less than two weeks after acquiring the veteran right-hander from the Houston Astros. The Brewers have recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville. The moves come a day after McCullers walked…
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